Entrepreneurs in the energy spaceThe African region currently gets the bulk of its energy supply from fossil-fueled power generation (60%). Shatki Energy is a South African energy startup producing lighting to support 2.3 million off-grid users. In the right environment, small-scale energy providers can use their agility and on-the-ground knowledge to create successful businesses to meet local demand conditions. Governments must make sure that, at the very least, energy entrepreneurs operate on equal terms with established energy businesses. They must also ensure there are no disincentives for financiers to invest in small-scale energy start-ups.

Source: The Star May 05, 2017 12:22 UTC